Candlelight is a
warm medium color with the hex code #FFD61F.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
255, 214, 31 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 16%, 88%, 0% for print applications.
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Candlelight
#FFD61F
Candlelight color values
- HEX
- #FFD61F
- RGB
- 255, 214, 31
- HSL
- 49°, 100%, 56%
- CMYK
- 0, 16, 88, 0
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Candlelight sits at 49° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 56% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Candlelight is rendered as rgb(255, 214, 31), where the red channel dominates at 255, giving the color a clear red cast. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.
For print, Candlelight translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 16M 88Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 16% magenta, 88% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Candlelight
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #FFD61F;
--brand-primary-rgb: 255, 214, 31;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#FFD61F',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 16%
Y: 88%
K: 0%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(255, 214, 31)
rgba(255, 214, 31, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 49° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #FFD61F?
#FFD61F is Candlelight, a warm medium color with RGB values of 255, 214, 31. It has a hue of 49°, 100%
saturation, and 56% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #FFD61F?
The RGB color code for #FFD61F is rgb(255, 214, 31). This means it contains 255 red,
214 green, and 31 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Candlelight a warm or cool color?
Candlelight (#FFD61F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FFD61F in CSS?
You can use #FFD61F in CSS with:
background-color: #FFD61F; or color: #FFD61F; or as an RGB value: rgb(255, 214, 31). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 16%, 88%, 0%.